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United States Patent | 5,624,350 |
Bates | April 29, 1997 |
An automated clutch (16) control and calibration method. Clutch control parameter values (TP and AP) corresponding to the clutch touch point condition and the approach point condition, respectively, are determined and are utilized to control reengagement of the automated clutch. While awaiting reengagement, the clutch is caused to assume and dwell in the approach point condition.
Inventors: | Bates; Ian R. J. (W. Yorkshire, GB2) |
Assignee: | Eaton Corporation (Cleveland, OH) |
Appl. No.: | 520360 |
Filed: | August 28, 1995 |
Oct 24, 1994[GB] | 9421350 |
Current U.S. Class: | 477/78; 192/3.63; 192/52.4; 192/106R; 477/176; 477/180 |
Intern'l Class: | B60K 041/02 |
Field of Search: | 477/78,166,176,180 192/3.63,52.1,52.4,103 R,109 F |
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